2009-2010 Honorable Mention – Allen Jo (West Springfield High School)
"Evidence of Compassion In Judaism, Christianity, and Islam"

1. I was born in Alexandria and lived in Springfield all my life. My parents are Korean-immigrants whom run a cleaners in Alexandria. I have on older brother in college and regularly visit relatives.  I currently attend West Springfield High School in Northern Virginia. My current hobbies are competitive martial arts and debate.

1. I actually feel that I am no longer totally ignorant, and from what I learned, I think I gained a wider view.

My compassion reflection: “In the end, what is clear is that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all teach compassion and their founders all exemplify it. From their text to their practices, this cannot be denied.”

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